Larsen Playground News – San Francisco Recreation and Parkhttps://sfrecpark.org
Get out and play!Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:35:45 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=5.0.3Larsen Playground Minor Repairs Pending and Covered Under Warrantyhttps://sfrecpark.org/larsen-playground-minor-repairs-pending-and-covered-under-warranty/
Wed, 27 Apr 2016 22:43:30 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=103702Members of the public and our Operations staff have alerted us to some small problems with playground equipment and one of the picnic table benches at Larsen Playground. We are working with the manufacturers of this equipment to get repairs made. All repair work should be covered under warranty. Thank … Continue reading →]]>

Members of the public and our Operations staff have alerted us to some small problems with playground equipment and one of the picnic table benches at Larsen Playground. We are working with the manufacturers of this equipment to get repairs made. All repair work should be covered under warranty.

Thank you for your patience. We hope you are enjoying the new playground!

]]>Minor Repairs to Plane at Larsen Playground Starting Jan 12https://sfrecpark.org/minor-repairs-to-plane-at-larsen-playground-starting-jan-12/
Mon, 11 Jan 2016 23:57:59 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=99175We have identified some minor paint surface issues with the new plane at Larsen Playground since the November opening. We have a team starting plane repairs this coming Tuesday, January 12. They will be installing a tent structure to allow them to work on the plane surface easily and to protect … Continue reading →]]>

We have identified some minor paint surface issues with the new plane at Larsen Playground since the November opening. We have a team starting plane repairs this coming Tuesday, January 12. They will be installing a tent structure to allow them to work on the plane surface easily and to protect it in the event of inclement weather. An informational notice is being posted at various locations on site this afternoon to give a heads up to park users. We anticipate that the repair will be completed within 1-2 weeks max and that only the plane side of the playground will need to be closed for repairs. Thank you for your patience and for giving space to the team completing the repairs.

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Larsen Playground Reopening Excitementhttps://sfrecpark.org/larsen-playground-reopening-excitement/
Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:30:06 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=98718Larsen Playground was re-opened on November 21. After remarks from Rec and Park General Manager and Commissioners, Supervisor Tang, Assessor-Recorder Chu, the San Francisco Parks Alliance and Friends of Larsen Playgound, hordes of excited children helped pull drop cloths off the plane for the big reveal and many stayed for … Continue reading →]]>

Larsen Playground was re-opened on November 21. After remarks from Rec and Park General Manager and Commissioners, Supervisor Tang, Assessor-Recorder Chu, the San Francisco Parks Alliance and Friends of Larsen Playgound, hordes of excited children helped pull drop cloths off the plane for the big reveal and many stayed for hours playing on the plane and other airport-themed play equipment. Thanks for your support of this exciting project!

Join Supervisor Katy Tang, Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu, the Friends of Larsen Playground, the SF Parks Alliance and Rec and Park for the much anticipated reopening of Larsen Playground (19th Avenue and Vicente) on Saturday, November 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free event will include brief remarks, kids activities and a special unveiling of the park’s new jet plane, which replaces the old decommissioned jet planes that served as play structures at the park from 1959 through 1993.

]]>Larsen Playground Reopening Celebration November 21https://sfrecpark.org/larsen-playground-reopening-celebration-november-21/
Fri, 30 Oct 2015 23:41:44 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=98302We’re excited to announce and invite you to celebrate the reopening of Larsen Playground on November 21, 2015. The opening celebration is scheduled for 11-1. The plane will be “landing” (in pieces) on site in early November. Thank you for your patience as our contractors work hard to get the plane … Continue reading →]]>

We’re excited to announce and invite you to celebrate the reopening of Larsen Playground on November 21, 2015. The opening celebration is scheduled for 11-1.

The plane will be “landing” (in pieces) on site in early November. Thank you for your patience as our contractors work hard to get the plane installed as well as the surfacing around the plane and then required inspections completed. We look forward to sharing the excitement of the unveiling of the plane during our celebration.

]]>Larsen Playground Jet in Fabricationhttps://sfrecpark.org/larsen-playground-jet-in-fabrication/
Fri, 02 Oct 2015 21:27:09 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=96317We are excited to report that the new jet plane for Larsen Playground is in fabrication and is on schedule to “land” at the playground this Fall. Please click on the image below for a good sense of what the jet will look like (expect only minor adjustments). Stay tuned for … Continue reading →]]>

We are excited to report that the new jet plane for Larsen Playground is in fabrication and is on schedule to “land” at the playground this Fall. Please click on the image below for a good sense of what the jet will look like (expect only minor adjustments). Stay tuned for date and details for grand opening!

]]>Larsen Playground – Update on the Plane!https://sfrecpark.org/larsen-playground-update-on-the-plane/
Tue, 09 Jun 2015 21:58:16 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=91020Thank you for your ongoing support of the renovations at Larsen! Many of you have been asking about the Playground opening. We are glad to report that the surfaces, much of the play equipment and landscaping for the new park have largely been completed. Earlier this spring the team managing … Continue reading →]]>

Thank you for your ongoing support of the renovations at Larsen! Many of you have been asking about the Playground opening. We are glad to report that the surfaces, much of the play equipment and landscaping for the new park have largely been completed.

Earlier this spring the team managing the project – made up of representatives from the Recreation and Park Department, the Parks Alliance, Friends of Larsen and JDB & Sons Construction – concluded that the artist originally selected to design and fabricate the plane structure could not meet the specifications in the contract. As a result, the team made the difficult decision to terminate the contract.

This decision was not taken lightly. In consultation with the Parks Alliance, Friends of Larsen, Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu and Supervisor Katy Tang, the Recreation and Park Department has since contacted GameTime, a reputable and well-known playground equipment manufacturer that has done great work in many other Bay Area parks.

GameTime is working to design something as similar as possible to what was originally envisioned – a plane structure with a climbing net that is safe, fun and exciting for children to experience.

We expect the Playground, complete with a plane, to re-open this Fall (anticipated November). In an effort to protect the equipment that has been installed and the new planting, the contractor is keeping the site secured until the plane is delivered for installation. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will post details as soon as we have them about the formal opening celebration.

]]>Larsen Playground Renovation Moving Alonghttps://sfrecpark.org/larsen-playground-renovation-moving-along/
Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:54:14 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=82531Construction on the new Larsen Playground is moving along! Grading and walls are completed The contractor is beginning to install play equipment and playground signage We are currently working with the plane artist to schedule delivery and installation of the signature plane piece Remaining work includes rubber safety surfacing installation and … Continue reading →]]>

Construction on the new Larsen Playground is moving along!

Grading and walls are completed

The contractor is beginning to install play equipment and playground signage

We are currently working with the plane artist to schedule delivery and installation of the signature plane piece

Remaining work includes rubber safety surfacing installation and planting

The contractor will also be painting the old concrete pillars at the corner of 19th and Vicente to incorporate them with the new aviation theme based on feedback from the Friends group

The Parks Alliance has selected Rachel Rodi to install donor recognition tiles in 3 seat wall inlays and to install a beautiful aviation-themed tile mosaic in the niche of the restroom

The project team is looking forward to a fun and lively community celebration of opening sometime this Spring: stay tuned for details

]]>Larsen Playground Renovation Underwayhttps://sfrecpark.org/larsen-playground-renovation-underway/
Thu, 25 Sep 2014 00:54:54 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=78619Construction has begun on Larsen Playground renovation! You may have noticed that the different color beams atop the concrete posts at 19th and Vicente have been removed. The columns will be “reimagined” to fit in with the new aviation theme. The contractor is now working on grading and layout and … Continue reading →]]>

Construction has begun on Larsen Playground renovation! You may have noticed that the different color beams atop the concrete posts at 19th and Vicente have been removed. The columns will be “reimagined” to fit in with the new aviation theme.

The contractor is now working on grading and layout and has begun form work for some concrete walls.

We are working simultaneously with the plane artist and have selected the cable ropes for the net structure that will be attached to the airplane wings.

Please stay tuned for more construction progress updates.

Form Work for Concrete Wall at Edge of Future Playground_Looking South Toward Vicente

Preliminary Layout for Airplane Play Structure Footings

]]>Construction Starting for Larsen Playground Renovationhttps://sfrecpark.org/construction-starting-for-larsen-playground-renovation/
Fri, 01 Aug 2014 00:11:20 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=75829We are excited to announce that we have a construction start date for Larsen Playground Renovation. The contractor will be mobilizing on or close to Monday, August 4. The playground is scheduled to open late winter/ early spring 2015. The new restroom at Larsen will remain open for as much … Continue reading →]]>

We are excited to announce that we have a construction start date for Larsen Playground Renovation. The contractor will be mobilizing on or close to Monday, August 4. The playground is scheduled to open late winter/ early spring 2015. The new restroom at Larsen will remain open for as much of the construction project as possible. The San Francisco Parks Alliance is working to engage a tile artist to install tile art to recognize the donors who are helping us to complete the project. For more information on donor recognition and/or to contribute, visit the Parks Alliance website: http://www.sfparksalliance.org/our-work/park-partners/larsen-playground-friends

Click on the link below to see the banner that the contractor will hang on the construction fence to inform passersby of upcoming improvements and stay tuned for more updates as we get further into construction.

]]>Commission Awards Construction Contract for Larsen Playgroundhttps://sfrecpark.org/commission-awards-construction-contract-for-larsen-playground/
Fri, 16 May 2014 22:10:53 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=74201Continue reading →]]>On Thursday, May 15, the Rec and Park Commission approved the award of contract for the renovation of Larsen Playground. We anticipate having the Contractor on board and beginning construction early this Summer, and the playground should be open by late 2014/ early 2015. Please stay tuned for more details as we will post them to this blog as we have them. You can also sign up via our website to receive an e-mail alerting you when any blog updates are made.
]]>Larsen Playground Renovation Project Goes to Bidhttps://sfrecpark.org/larsen-playground-renovation-project-goes-to-bid/
Fri, 14 Mar 2014 20:38:20 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=67068The Larsen Playground Renovation project will be advertised to contractors this week, which means that by late Spring, the Rec and Park Commission will be approving award of contract and by early Summer, construction will be underway. We have been working with the artist and fabricator of the custom plane … Continue reading →]]>

The Larsen Playground Renovation project will be advertised to contractors this week, which means that by late Spring, the Rec and Park Commission will be approving award of contract and by early Summer, construction will be underway.

We have been working with the artist and fabricator of the custom plane that is a key feature of the new playground, and he will begin the work of building the plane shortly through a contract with the San Francisco Parks Alliance, which is very exciting.

Please stay tuned for more details. There is still time to make a contribution to the playground renovation effort and be recognized in beautiful artist-designed and installed tile mosaic wall and seat wall panels. Fore more information about contributing to the playground effort financially, please visit the Parks Alliance’s project page.